A Flybe spokesman said: "Flybe can confirm that the aircraft operating the above flight has incurred minor damage to a small area of the windscreen.

"The captain has followed the necessary precautionary procedures as required and the aircraft is scheduled to land as normal upon arrival at Doncaster Sheffield Airport."

They added: "We stress that this is not a mid-air emergency. There are several layers to the windscreen to protect it and this is minor damage to the outside layer only."

The flight landed safely at 18.05pm.

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Another Flybe flight from Manchester to Belfast was diverted to Glasgow due to a technical problem.

It landed safely at Glasgow Prestwick after the airport put all its emergency vehicles on standby.

A Flybe statement said: "All passengers will be re-accommodated on a replacement aircraft that is currently re-positioning to Glasgow Prestwick so they can complete their travel without further undue delay.

"The safety of its passengers and crew is the airline's number one priority and Flybe sincerely apologises for any inconvenience experienced."